COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have reassigned defenseman David Savard to the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League, club Executive Vice President and General Manager Scott Howson announced today. Savard, 22, has totaled 44:35 of ice time in three games played with Columbus and recorded 3-18-21 in addition to a +12 rating in 34 appearances with Springfield this season.

A native of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, Savard was originally selected by the Blue Jackets in the fourth round, 94th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-2, 219-pound blueliner has registered 2-8-10 and 16 penalty minutes in 34 career NHL games and 18-68-86, 112 PIM in 150 appearances with the Falcons.

The Blue Jackets return to action Sunday when they host the Edmonton Oilers at Nationwide Arena. Game time is 6 p.m. ET. Live coverage on FOX Sports Ohio HD begins with the Blue Jackets Live pre-game show starting at 5:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast live on the Columbus Blue Jackets Radio Network, including flagship station WBNS-FM 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, and online at BlueJackets.com.

Single game tickets for Blue Jackets home games starting at $26 are on sale now at the Big Lots Box Office at Nationwide Arena, The OhioHealth Chiller Ice Rinks and all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers. Fans can also purchase tickets by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online at BlueJackets.com, the official club web site, and ticketmaster.com. For information about full and partial season tickets and group ticket opportunities, call (800) NHL-COLS or visit BlueJackets.com.